This 16 hr. course provides an introduction to rope rescue and current rope technology. This hands-on course emphasizes personnel safety, rescue techniques and equipment, knots and hitches, anchor points, harnesses and rappelling, rope construction, rope strength, litter tie-ins, belays, and extensive practical activities. Each class participant will receive (1) 5.5’ x 8mm piece of accessory cord and a 15’ x 1” piece of tubular webbing. Students must provide clean leather work gloves, ankle-supporting footwear, a helmet with chin strap, safety glasses, and proper dress for all weather conditions.
Prerequisites: Fireground Support (ELFG)
Required Equipment: See description above
Minimum Age: 16
Date(s): April 22nd & 23rd, 2023
Time(s): 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: HACC – Harrisburg Main Campus: North Hall
Price: $225.00
Online course registration and payments are limited to one per person.